Research from scientists at the Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program was presented at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography on Monday. The research covers everything from rising sea levels to the impact of warmer water on the fisheries. Research conducted through the program is used by governments and businesses to better manage fisheries and develop cities differently, among many other examples.

“The type of assessments that we’ve done, there’s been nothing at this level,” John Loder, an emeritus scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) said.

He wants the government to renew the program’s funding because he says while a lot of work has already been done, there is much more to do.

“There are so many unanswered questions, we actually don’t understand very well what’s controlling the variability in the northwest Atlantic,” Loder said.

Over the last five years, the program received $149 million in federal money, but the investment in research is expected to pay off because it will give decision makers better information on how to plan for climate change.